1 Peter

Christians suffer well through being humble before God, vigilant against Satan, and resting in God's grace.

Elders shepherd with the right attitude, for the right reason and in the right way to please the Chief Shepherd.

The church is to boldly keep on rejoicing amid trials, trusting God is saving us.

The church is to actively maintain unity, to endure hostility and bring God glory.

The suffering church is to die to her former lusts and live with the mind of Christ, knowing God will judge those who malign her.

When suffering righteously, the persecuted church is to fearlessly proclaim the gospel knowing they are protected and blessed.

Our godly response is driven by a desire to please and trust God.

Husbands know their wife and honor them as fellow heirs.

Believing wives glorify God and may win an unbelieving husband through Godly submission.

Christians are called to glorify God by submitting to masters and enduring suffering as Christ did for you.

The church is called to glorify God by submitting to governing authorities.

The church glorifies God by responding to slander with excellent behavior.

The dwelling place of God is no longer the Temple, but God's people chosen to offer spiritual sacrifices and proclaim His excellence.

The church loves as they have been loved by putting aside self-love and feeding upon the Word.

Believers have been divinely saved by the word, in order to love divinely.

The persecuted church is motivated towards holiness and hope through a healthy fear of the Father.

As trials arise, the church is to respond in accordance with their salvation and the One who chose them.

Perspective in suffering realizes we are the recipients of the marvel of salvation prophesied in ages past.

Amid suffering, the church rejoices in her future salvation.

Faithful sojourning starts with knowing the destination.

Amid suffering, God gives His church true grace for the journey home.

We are called to rejoice in our living hope regardless of circumstances.